4 ways to build your fearful dog’s confidence

Does your dog get scared of new people or environments? Today we’re sharing four helpful ways to build your fearful d…

Behind the scenes with RVTs at Ontario SPCA animal centres

October is RVT Month! This month we’re celebrating Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs). To kick it off, RVTs fro…

Thanksgiving activities to enjoy with your pet

Looking to have some fun with your furry friend this Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some easy ideas to spend some quali…

A look at what RVTs do and why you should become one

Registered Veterinarian Technicians are a skilled and knowledgeable part of the team at your local veterinary office, a…

Back to school? The Ontario SPCA shares tips to help animals cope with change

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (Sept. 1, 2022) – The kids are back to school and while getting into a new fall …

Managing anxiety in cats

One minute our feline fur babies can be relaxing on a perch, the next minute the zoomies have struck, and they are runn…

From Fear to Joy: Dolly’s story of rehabilitation

Dolly came into our care frightened and wary, unsure of herself and everyone around her. With love, care, and rehabilit…

Curious about Doga? It’s worth checking out!

Yoga has been gaining popularity over the last couple of decades thanks to its amazing physical and mental health benef…

Kijiji builds veggie garden for small animals awaiting adoption

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society partnered with Kijiji to  build a vegetable garden to help animals in need!  K…

Another step forward – Stronger laws will help protect dogs kept outdoors   

Advocating on behalf of animals who can’t speak for themselves has been at the heart of the Ontario SPCA and Humane S…

Keeping animals safe in times of crisis

There are few things as stressful as being displaced from your home due to an emergency – add pets who are confused a…

Empathy for animals is what makes Ontario SPCA volunteers shine

Empathy is at the heart of Volunteer Canada’s National Volunteer Week, which runs from April 24-30, 2022 and it’s a…